How do I get someone declared mentally incompetent & also get temporary guardianship of their child?

I am so sorry to hear about your son's situation. This would be a simple guardianship case. Your first step is to meet with an experienced...

My husband wants to adopt my son (stepparent adoption). What are our options?

Hello! Assuming that you live in Nebraska, this would be a very easy stepparent adoption. Since the bio dad has not been involved in so long,...

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How would my husband go about adopting my first born?

Hello, As far as which state to file in, it depends on what California law says about adoptions by military personnel in that state. I would...

What would be the best process to adopt our grandson?

It is such a wonderful thing that you have been doing for your grandson! The adoption process is actually quite easy. The length of the process...

Can I adopt a child who we have had legal guardianship of with out a home study

Hello,a home study is required in Nebraska for an adoption. The court will usually waive this requirement only for stepparent adoptions. Good...

How do I terminate parental rights?

Unless another person is stepping in to adopt your children and care for them financially and physically, the Court will not terminate your...

A step-parent adoption costs somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000 if it is uncontested. The price will go up if the other birth parent decides to...

Would they have any legal say or could they force me back?

Hi! If your mother was to call you in as a runaway, the judge would appoint you an attorney. Your attorney would then fight for you.

If my parental rights were terminated in Michigan, can I have a baby in another state with no problems?

Unfortunately, DHHS will still show up when you have a baby in another state just to make sure that the baby is safe. But as long as you are doing...

I need help with parental right question

Hello, I understand your concerns. First off, you can move forward with the stepparent adoption of your daughter. Her biological father can...